Expat Guide to Living in Hanoi

Whether you're already living in Hanoi or preparing to move to Hanoi, our Expat Guide to Living in Vietnam offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Hanoi. For answers to specific questions, visit our Vietnam Forum to talk with expats in Hanoi.

Living in Vietnam: My Fallback Food Places in Hanoi

15 Year Old Blogger and student in Hanoi, Vietnam, Jemimah Beardwood, shares some great food places in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Hanoi handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Hanoi by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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More Living in Hanoi Reports

What are people's priorities in Hanoi - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Hanoi:

Living in Hanoi, Vietnam

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More Moving to Hanoi Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Hanoi? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Hanoi? Below are some of the responses from expats in Hanoi:

Moving to Hanoi, Vietnam

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Reviews of Schools in Hanoi

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Hanoi. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Hanoi:

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Hanoi. If you are already living in Hanoi, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Hanoi by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Hanoi? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Hanoi by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working in Hanoi Reports

What's it like to find a job in Hanoi? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Hanoi? Below are some of the reports from expats in Hanoi:

Working in Hanoi, Vietnam

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22 Things Expats Wish They Had Known Before Moving to Vietnam

Expats in Vietnam talk about what to bring when moving to Vietnam, learning Vietnamese, healthcare, culture shock and more.

Expats in Vietnam talk about what to bring when moving to Vietnam, learning Vietnamese, healthcare, culture shock and more....

Having a Baby in Vietnam

Expats talk about the good and bad experiences they had giving birth in Vietnam. This article is a must read for any expecting expat parents who are considering having a baby in Vietnam.

Expats talk about the good and bad experiences they had giving birth in Vietnam. This article is a must read for any expecting expat parents who are considering having a baby in Vietnam. ...

Healthcare in Vietnam

If you're moving to Vietnam, healthcare and health insurance require careful consideration. This article covers the quality of healthcare at hospitals and clinics in Vietnam, the availability of prescription medications, vaccinations and more.

An Expat Shares What it's Like Retiring in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

A retiree in Ho Chi Minh city talks about returning to Vietnam after serving there during the war. The cost of living, friendly Vietnamese people and the relaxed lifestyle all brought him back to HCMC.

An Expat Talks about Moving to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

An Australian expat in Ho Chi Minh advises newcomers to bring plenty of clothes for very warm weather since clothing there runs very small. He also recommends looking at a lot of apartments before choosing and taking into consideration proximity to work, supermarkets, swimming pools, because traffic is a major issue.